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Wye Valley Towns & Villages

One of the most beautiful natural rivers in Britain, the River Wye meanders for 58 miles through the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), from Hereford in the north down to Chepstow in the south where it meets the Severn.

Idyllic riverside towns and villages abound throughout, from the iconic Symonds Yat to the stunning Tintern, Ross-on-Wye and Redbrook, Llandogo and Monmouth. Three counties are covered here too - Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire.

You can hire a canoe or kayak and see the sights from the river, walk the Offa's Dyke Path or Wye Valley Walk or enjoy a driving holiday taking in the views from the roads. The Wye Valley is the perfect place to choose for an exciting rural break with breathtaking views, country pubs, outdoor activities and characterful attractions. The only question is, where will you choose to begin your journey?

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  1. Credit Wye Valley AONB
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    Ross-on-Wye
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    Ross-on-Wye
    Broad Street, Ross-on-Wye
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    Ross-on-Wye
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    Ross-on-Wye

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    Herefordshire, HR9 5NX

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    Ross-on-Wye is a small market town in the south of Herefordshire offering excellent places to stay, eat and shop. Set in beautiful countryside it’s a great place for fresh air, walking and canoeing.

    Add Ross-on-Wye to your Itinerary

  2. Chepstow Castle
    Chepstow Castle
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow Castle
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
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    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow Castle
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    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent
    Chepstow - Cas-gwent

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    Monmouthshire, NP16 5EP

    A bustling border market town, Chepstow is the gateway to the Wye Valley and Wales. Its stunning castle is the oldest in Britain and the Wye Valley Walk and Offa's Dyke Path begin here.

    Add Chepstow - Cas-gwent to your Itinerary

  3. Goodrich
    Goodrich
    Goodrich
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    Goodrich
    Goodrich
    Goodrich
    Goodrich
    Goodrich
    Goodrich
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    Goodrich
    Goodrich

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    Herefordshire, HR9 6HY

    Small Herefordshire village that is home to a well preserved castle open to the public. Nearby Coppett Hill has good walks and great views of the Wye Valley.

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  4. St Briavels
    St Briavels Church - St Mary's The Virgin
    St Briavels Church - St Mary's The Virgin
    St Briavels

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    Gloucestershire, GL15 6TA

    Small but interesting village with a former royal castle, now a youth hostel. Set high above the Wye Valley there are good views into the Forest and to Wales in the distance.

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  5. Brockweir
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    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir
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    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir
    Brockweir

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    Gloucestershire, NP16 7NG

    Brockweir is a small but attractive village located alongside the River Wye

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  6. Hereford Cathedral
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    Hereford
    Hereford
    Hereford
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    Hereford Cathedral
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    Hereford
    Hereford

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    Herefordshire, HR1 2AA

    An old walled city, dating from Saxon times, Hereford is the area's administrative, commercial, cultural and agricultural centre.

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  7. English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor
    English Bicknor

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    Gloucestershire, GL16 7PG

    One of the ancient villages of the Forest of Dean, situated at the top of a hill overlooking the Wye Valley. It has an interesting church and the remains of a motte and bailey castle.

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  8. Whitebrook
    Whitebrook
    Whitebrook
    The Whitebrook
    The Whitebrook
    Whitebrook
    Whitebrook
    The Whitebrook
    The Whitebrook
    Whitebrook

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    Monmouthshire, NP25 4TX

    Small village in a steep sided valley by the Wye which was best known for its paper mills in the 18th and 19th centrury, the remains of which can still be seen. Site of a Michelin starred restaurant.

    Add Whitebrook to your Itinerary

  9. Monmouth - Trefynwy
    Monmouth - Trefynwy
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    The Shire Hall, Monmouth
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    Monmouth - Trefynwy
    Monmouth - Trefynwy
    Monmouth - Trefynwy
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    Monmouth - Trefynwy
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    The Shire Hall, Monmouth
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    Monmouth - Trefynwy
    Monmouth - Trefynwy
    Monmouth - Trefynwy
    The Shire Hall, Monmouth
    Monmouth - Trefynwy

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    Monmouthshire, NP25 3DY

    Historic market town on the Welsh borders with lots of independent shops and great places to eat and drink.

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  10. Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech
    Trellech

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    Monmouthshire, NP25 4PZ

    A small village in the Wye Valley that in medieval times was one of the largest towns in Wales. Fine church, Bronze Age standing stones and more. Good walks to Trellech Beacon.

    Add Trellech to your Itinerary

  11. Saracens Head Inn
    Saracens Head Inn
    Symonds Yat Rock
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Saracens Head Inn
    Symonds Yat Rock
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat
    Symonds Yat

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    Herefordshire, HR9 6JL

    One of the most iconic spots in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley with a stunning viewpoint, a riverside village, walks, pubs, places to stay and loads to see and do.

    Add Symonds Yat to your Itinerary

  12. Redbrook
    Redbrook
    Penallt
    The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
    Redbrook
    Newland
    Redbrook
    Redbrook
    Redbrook
    Penallt
    The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
    Redbrook
    Newland
    Redbrook
    Redbrook
    Redbrook

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    Gloucestershire, NP25 4LR

    Pretty village on the River Wye, partly in Wales and partly in England with a rich industrial heritage.

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  13. Tintern
    Tintern
    The Old Station Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Abbey Mill, Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    The Old Station Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Abbey Mill, Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern
    Tintern

    Address

    Tintern, Monmouthshire, NP16 6SE

    The jewel of the Wye Valley - a picturesque village, ruined Abbey, pubs, shops, cafes, places to stay, stunning walks and viewpoints all around

    Add Tintern to your Itinerary

  14. The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
    The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt Old Church
    Penallt Old Church
    The Boat Inn, Redbrook/Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt
    Penallt Old Church
    Penallt Old Church
    Penallt

    Address

    Monmouthshire, NP25 4SE

    Small village high above the River Wye, just south of Monmouth. It has two pubs, a nature reserve and a church that is well worth visiting. In the autumn it hosts a popular art event.

    Add Penallt to your Itinerary

  15. Tidenham
    Tidenham
    The National Diving and Activity Centre
    Lancaut and Wintours Leap
    Devil's Pulpit
    Tidenham
    The National Diving and Activity Centre
    Lancaut and Wintours Leap
    Devil's Pulpit
    Tidenham

    Address

    Gloucestershire, NP16 7JQ

    Just to the north of Chepstow, Tidenham is bordered by the River Wye on the west and the River Severn on the south. Offa's Dyke path runs through the village with great views along the Wye.

    Add Tidenham to your Itinerary

  16. Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Bigsweir Bridge
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Bigsweir Bridge
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Bigsweir Bridge
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Bigsweir Bridge
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy
    Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy

    Address

    Monmouthshire, NP25 4TW

    Llandogo is a small village between Monmouth and Tintern. It is set on a steep hillside overlooking the River Wye and across into the Forest of Dean.

    Add Llandogo - Llaneuddogwy to your Itinerary

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